Paul Seixas joins Breitling

At just 19 years old, Paul Seixas is already far more than a promise. He has become one of the most exciting faces in world cycling and embodies the revival of a French generation dreaming of reaching the summit once again. As he prepares to discover the Tour de France, the most prestigious of all cycling races, the rider from Lyon takes a new step by joining the Breitling Squad. A partnership that goes beyond simple ambassadorship: it brings together two worlds where every second can make the difference.

By associating its image with that of the young phenomenon, Breitling confirms its commitment to elite sport and to those who constantly push the limits of performance.

Paul Seixas, the phenomenon already shaking up world cycling

Few riders are capable of making history before even turning twenty. Paul Seixas belongs to that exceptional category.

Born in Lyon in September 2006, he discovered cycling thanks to his grandfather, on the steep roads of Haute-Savoie. From a very young age, he developed a strong taste for effort and competition. What started out as simply a childhood challenge – climbing the Côte de Luth as fast as possible – quickly became the starting point of a meteoric rise.

His career truly took off in the junior category. In 2023, he strung together thirteen wins and made history as the first Frenchman to become junior world time trial champion.

The move to the professional ranks did nothing to slow his rise. Quite the opposite.

A spectacular rise to the top

Riding for the Decathlon–CMA CGM team, Paul Seixas immediately confirmed the enormous hopes placed in him.

From his very first professional season, he claimed a silver medal at the World Championships in the mixed relay team time trial as well as a bronze medal at the European Road Championships. He also impressed specialists by finishing seventh at the Tour of Lombardy, becoming the youngest rider to reach the Top 10 of a Monument in over a century.

But it was in 2026 that the young Frenchman truly stepped up to a new level.

He won the Tour of the Basque Country, becoming the first Frenchman to win a World Tour stage race since 2007. A few weeks later, he added the Flèche Wallonne to his palmarès, before standing on the podium at Strade Bianche and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where he was one of the very few able to follow the accelerations of Tadej Pogačar, the absolute reference of today’s peloton.

At just 19 years old, Paul Seixas is no longer simply following the best. He is already part of their circle.

The Tour de France as a new challenge

In just a few days, the young prodigy will take the start of his very first Tour de France.

A milestone loaded with symbolism, since he will become the youngest rider to start the Grande Boucle in nearly ninety years. For any French cyclist, this race represents far more than a competition: it embodies a childhood dream.

For Paul Seixas, this first Tour marks a new stage in a career that already seems to be written at breakneck speed. His goal remains unchanged: to learn, to progress, and to keep pushing his limits against the best riders in the world.

Breitling and Paul Seixas, an alliance built on precision

The bond between Breitling and Paul Seixas is no coincidence.

The young rider is a time trial specialist, a discipline where every hundredth of a second can upend a ranking. In this solitary exercise, precision, concentration and consistency are essential qualities.

These are all values that Breitling has upheld for more than 140 years.

The most attentive observers had in fact already spotted a Breitling watch on the champion’s wrist during the opening time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country, which he won with authority. A striking image that already illustrated the natural closeness between the athlete and the Swiss manufacturer.

For Paul Seixas, joining the Breitling Squad represents genuine recognition.

He notes that he shares common values with the brand: excellence, precision, a spirit of adventure and self-transcendence, all elements that guide both his sporting career and his everyday life.

The Endurance Pro 44, a watch built for action

To accompany this new adventure, Paul Seixas wears the Breitling Endurance Pro 44.

Designed for athletes and outdoor activity enthusiasts, this watch stands out for its lightness, sturdiness and ergonomics. Its Breitlight® case, an exclusive material developed by the manufacturer, offers an excellent compromise between resistance and comfort, two essential qualities for a top-level athlete.

Its chronometer-certified SuperQuartz™ movement guarantees precision far superior to that of a standard quartz movement, perfectly suited to the demands of a rider whose performances are sometimes decided by fractions of a second.

The Endurance Pro thus embodies a modern vision of the sports watch: high-performing, technical and capable of accompanying its owner in every situation.

Breitling strengthens its commitment to elite sport

With the arrival of Paul Seixas, Breitling continues to build a Squad made up of individuals who excel in their discipline.

The Swiss house is not only looking for champions with impressive track records. It favors personalities capable of embodying a mindset rooted in passion, authenticity and self-transcendence.

Through this partnership, Breitling is also betting on the future. By associating its image with one of the greatest hopes in international cycling, the manufacturer stands alongside an athlete whose career is only just beginning.

A story that is only just beginning

On the eve of his first Tour de France, Paul Seixas opens a new chapter in his exceptional journey. His arrival within the Breitling Squad comes just as an entire nation prepares to follow his first pedal strokes on the greatest race in the world.

For Breitling, this collaboration once again illustrates its desire to surround itself with women and men who push the limits of their discipline with rigor and determination.

For Paul Seixas, it is one more step in a rise that seems to know no limits. If his first successes have already made an impression, the story itself is probably only just beginning.

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